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Policy Issues
NHGRI wants to ensure that all populations benefit from the advances of genomics research.
… this research to benefit everyone more equally and improve health equity, it is important that the diversity of the … and genomics research.  NHGRI is committed to improving health disparities through new and ongoing efforts across the … who experience poorer medical outcomes. … Genomics and Health Disparities Lecture Series A series of lectures to …
Event
The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research sponsors a monthly series of talks by intramural and special guest speakers on research relevant to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health.
… Request an Accommodation … The NHGRI Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) sponsors a monthly series of talks by … to the use of genomic data and large-scale electronic health record information to improve health. Speakers are selected by CPHR faculty and cover …
Educational Resources
Genomic variation refers to diversity in gene frequencies.
… Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genomic variation refers to DNA sequence …
Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… Genetic Testing, Genetic Counselor, Newborn Screening, Family Health History … Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to …
Educational Resources
In genomic imprinting the ability of a gene to be expressed depends upon the sex of the parent who passed on the gene.
… on the gene. … Genetic Imprinting, DNA Sequence, Genes, Family Health History, Genealogy, Gene Expression … Genomic imprinting is …
Educational Resources
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
… Cell Division, Mutation, DNA Error, Metastasis, Tumor, Family Health History … Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s …
Educational Resources
Dominant refers to the relationship between two versions of a gene.
… two versions of a gene. … Dominant, Recessive, Alleles, Family Health History, Genetics, Genetic Variation, Mutation, Ancestry … …
Research Funding
The Genomics-enabled Learning Health System (gLHS) Network aims to identify and advance approaches for integrating genomic information into existing learning health systems.
… Research Institute Boston, MA VA Office of Rural Health VA Office of Primary Care The VA Genomics Learning Health System: Implementing genomic medicine across diverse … 1U01HG013781-01 Adam Buchanan, M.P.H. Geisinger Health System Danville, PA Guthrie Clinic AtlantiCare Making …
Fact Sheets
Genetic mapping offers evidence that a disease transmitted from parent to child is linked to one or more genes and clues about where a gene lies on a chromosome.
… and examine it for unique patterns that are seen only in family members who have the disease or trait. These … through databases maintained by the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine's National Center … Mapping, Chromosome, Gene, Genetic Disease, Family Health History, Genetic Markers, DNA … Genetic mapping offers …
Organizational Structure
NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office (TiDHE) works to champion a diverse genomics workforce, address health disparities and reach a more equitable and healthy society.
… NHGRI’s Training, Diversity and Health Equity (TiDHE) Office develops and supports … promotes and funds genomics research to improve minority health, reduce health disparities, and foster health equity.   The TiDHE …